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Information on the extension of the Youth Contract, designed to help disengaged young people to return to work or training.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has set out plans for a new programme to equip young people with the skills to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.
Minister Matthew Hancock speaks to the Association of Colleges conference, 20 November 2012.
Children's Minister Edward Timpson said the Department for Education is today publishing a National Prospectus launching our new Grants Programme for 2013-15.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for education explains why the voice of young people should shape government policy.
Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) stand to benefit from a new scheme.
Nick Gibb responds to a Telegraph comment piece on the benefit of cadet force units within schools.
Read in full the Secretary of State for Education's written ministerial statement on educational reform issued on 3 July 2012.
Nick Clegg unveils a new scheme to get 16- and 17-year-olds earning or learning again.
Tim Loughton speaks at the National Youth Agency/LGG conference on youth and children's services.
Children’s Minister Tim Loughton publishes the government's new vision for youth services.
Press notice on the government's plans to improve opportunities for young people.
The Education Secretary sets out education funding for 2012-13.
The Schools Minister outlines the government’s initiatives to improve the teaching of reading.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb sets out proposals to overhaul education for pupils of 16 and over.
The Secretary of State speaks about the need to reform vocational education and announces a review of 14 to 19 vocational education.
The Department for Education launches a consultation on changes to how Care to Learn will continue to support teenage parents in education and unpaid training in England.
Children's Minister Tim Loughton visits High Ashurst Education Centre in Dorking.
Comment from Schools Minister Nick Gibb on statistics showing outcomes for 19-year-olds in England in 2010.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families talks about hard times, great expectations and transforming services for young people.
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